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Details To Be Aware Of Regarding The Havanese

  • 20/05/2012

The Havanese can be traced back to the 15th-century Spanish colonisation of Cuba, and was initially bred for the chief reason of companionship.

Some of their more typical qualities are often seen in their cheerfulness, playfulness, intelligence and eagerness to please - which in essence make the Havanese a familiar choice for therapy dogs, assistance dogs for the hearing impaired, tracking, performance dogs, mold and termite detection dogs as well as companion dogs for families, apartment dwellers and allergy suffers.

The Havanese is known to have first appeared in Cuba and was bred by the Spanish colonists of Cuba for the function of acting as companion dogs. They are assumed to be the result of crossing the now-extinct Blanquito de la Habana with various other Bichon types such as the Poodle.

The Havanese is well-known for their curious and affectionate character. They are generally friendly with guests, which along with their small size can mean they are unsuitable as a guard dog.

The Havanese is also demonstrated to be highly intelligent and easily trained - making them a popular choice as circus dogs, assistance dogs or in competitive obedience or agility. They are additionally well-known to be playful with children and surprisingly sturdy - meaning they are very suitable as a family pet. The Havanese is very well-matched with other dogs and they will often become very good playmates.

The Havanese is happiest around their family and does not require a yard - so they can be highly suitable for living in an apartment provided they are given daily exercise.

The Havanese takes pleasure in endeavours such as playing games or running around the house. They have a medium degree of energy and require daily exercise in the form of average-length walks.

Grooming the Havanese can be a reasonably time-consuming mission - though this depends on whether the coat is kept short or long. If they are primarily kept as companion dogs then a shorter coat will often be preferable as it is easier to groom. They require a regular level of brushing each second day.

Similarly to most small-sized breeds of dogs, the Havanese is by and large long-lived having a life expectancy of 12-15 years. The most severe health problem for Havanese is regularly known as patellar luxation and Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA). They can also be prone to conditions including cataracts, hip dysplasia and dry skin - but they are generally a very healthy breed.

The Havanese could make the ideal dog for families, apartment dwellers, allergy sufferers or anyone looking for a small companion dog. Though they can be a little inappropriate for a guard dog, if you are capable of meeting their need for regular human contact then the Havanese may well be the perfect dog breed for you.

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